Wildland Firefighter — High-Impact Fire Suppression

Boulder County Sheriff's Office; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

PERA 401k

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Boulder County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Wildland Firefighter in Boulder, CO. The position requires responding to wildland fires, performing prevention work, and maintaining equipment.

Travel locally, regionally, and nationally with potential overtime; be ready for 24/7 responses and mandatory trainings. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and NWCG credentials.

Qualifications

• Must pass physical fitness test with running, push-ups, pull-ups and plank then pass Work Capacity Test with 45 lb pack.
• Must be National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant within one year of hire.
• Must be first aid and CPR certified within one year of starting.

Responsibilities

• Suppresses and extinguishes wildland fire.
• Performs fire prevention activities.
• Participates in fire crew PT and maintains fitness.
• Maintains and repairs suppression equipment and supplies.
• Participates in forest restoration and hazard fuel mitigation.

Skills

Physical fitness

NIMS compliant

First aid CPR

NWCG Red Card

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Boulder County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Wildland Firefighter in Boulder, CO. The position requires responding to wildland fires, performing prevention work, and maintaining equipment.

Travel locally, regionally, and nationally with potential overtime; be ready for 24/7 responses and mandatory trainings. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and NWCG credentials.